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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 606.02 and 291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 606.02 and 291.51 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 606.02 = 291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/606.02 = 291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 606.02 × 291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 176,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,660.89/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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